Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. The number one most common problem is related to the clutch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Clutch problems | |
| Manual Transmission problems | |
| Power Train problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problems |
: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle's app sensor went out, which caused the vehicle to decelerate rapidly and not rev past 2500 rpms. The service department was contacted but could not find the cause of the problem. The app sensor was replaced 5 times. Read details...
Hydraulic clutch system degradation and failure. Manual shifting became more and more difficult to the point of discovering a leaking slave cylinder. Upon replacement, symptoms remained. Comments from owners of similar vehicles note that both slave cylinder and master cylinder failures are often Read details...
A recall was issued in 2005 for a potential issue in the power train. The recall stated that if the vehicle had a check engine light, the repair was to first try reprogramming the power train. If the check engine light appeared afterwards, the catalytic converter was to be replaced. Read details...